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ments are spread over 12 standalone buildings behind the BurJuman mall. There are nu-
merous other hotel apartments in the same area as well.
Orient Guest House$$
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
( 351 9111;
www.orientguesthouse.com
;
off Al Fahidi St; d Dh600-650; ; Al Fahidi)
Tucked into the
historic Al Fahidi quarter, this boutique hotel captures the feeling of old Dubai. Rooms
face a central courtyard, keeping light and heat at bay, and feature traditional wooden fur-
niture and delicate chandeliers. The bathrooms are tiny and the pillows thin, but the
charming service and romantic vibe more than compensate.
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Downtown Dubai
Al Manzil Hotel$$
HOTEL
( 428 5888;
www.almanzilhotel.ae
; Emaar Blvd; r from Dh900; ; Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall)
Arabesque meets mid-century modern at Al Manzil, where rooms whip vanilla, chocolate
and orange hues into a sophisticated style sorbet. The open-plan rooms may not be for the
ultramodest, but the giant rainfall showerheads and freestanding tub are tempting nonethe-
less.
Address Downtown Dubai$$$
LUXURY HOTEL
( 436 8888;
www.theaddress.com
;
Emaar Blvd; r from Dh1400; ; Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall)
The
Address embodies all Dubai has to offer: beauty, style, glamour, sexiness and ambition.
The oversized rooms are dressed in rich woods and tactile fabrics and endowed with killer
views and the latest communication devices. And if that's not enough, the 24-hour gym
and five-tiered infinity pool beckon.
Palace - The Old Town$$$
LUXURY HOTEL
( 428 7888;
www.thepalace-dubai.com
;
Emaar Blvd, Old Town Island; r from Dh1500; ; Burj
Khalifa/Dubai Mall)
City explorers with a romantic streak will be utterly enchanted by this
luxe blend of old-world class and Arabic aesthetics. Retire to chic and understated rooms
